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Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta

30 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$14.00560 cal ยท 19g protein

Ingredients

  • penne pasta12 oz
  • chickpeas1 can
  • cherry tomatoes2 cups
  • kalamata olivesยฝ cup
  • baby spinach5 oz
  • feta cheese4 oz
  • garlic3 cloves
  • lemon1 count
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the penne in salted water according to the package. Save 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and the drained chickpeas and cook 4-5 minutes until the chickpeas start to crisp.

  3. 3

    Add halved cherry tomatoes and oregano and cook 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes burst and get saucy.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spinach and sliced olives until the spinach wilts.

  5. 5

    Toss in the pasta with the juice of the lemon and a splash of pasta water. Season with salt and pepper and top with feta.

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